Guide to Brass Fittings
The zinc and copper chemical makeup of brass makes it a good material for use as fittings in plumbing systems. Brass fittings are flexible and highly durable. In fact, they can withstand high temperatures and are resistant to corrosion, which is why they’re used to carry water, slurries, chemicals, flammable gases, and other substances. Brass fittings come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here are just a handful of examples and how each is used:
- Couplings – connect two segments of pipe
- Adaptors – change the male or female connection type at the end of the pipe
- Nipples – connect two fittings in a pipe system
- Tees – separate flow into two lines, or condense flow from two lines into one
- Elbows – change direction of flow
- Plugs – close off the end of a pipe
- Wyes – join two pipes at a 45-degree angle
Indeed, brass fittings are versatile and a common component of residential, commercial, and industrial piping systems alike.
Where Your Business Can Find Quality Brass Fittings
Florida Industrial Products (FIP) offers exceptional PVF supply services to our valued customers. We have two locations in Tampa and Orlando, where we ship brass fittings and other supplies to businesses across the country. Thanks to our enormous inventory, we are often able to ship orders the day after they’re placed. We even accept after-hours orders to provide swift solutions to unexpected stock-outs.
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For more information about the brass fittings we can supply to your business, contact FIP today. We’re confident that you’ll find a partnership with us to be rewarding.
